Events & Workshops

The SWG Annual Conference and AGM will be held October 24 & 25, 2025, in Saskatoon, SK, at the Park Town Hotel (924 Spadina Cres East).  All events are in-person, with three events also livestreamed for free to an online audience:

• Annual Hicks Long Manuscript Award in Fiction ceremony on Friday at 7:00 pm
• Caroline Heath Memorial Lecture by Lawrence Hill on Saturday at 1:00 pm
• Grain Magazine’s 200^th issue launch on Saturday at 7:00 pm

The 2025 theme is Seeding. From planting seeds to harvesting, the act of nurturing new life has much in common with the creative act of writing. This conference explores writing through the early life cycles of plants: saving seeds or knowledge for the future, seeding new ideas and encouraging early growth. Join us as we prepare for new possibilities. No soil required.

Our conference is designed for both emerging and established Saskatchewan writers, as well as brand-new and long-standing SWG members; please join us to learn more about the craft of writing, meet new writers and catch up with old friends! We welcome all members to attend our Annual General Meeting on Saturday morning after breakfast to help the Guild conduct important business.

Stay tuned for more information about our schedule and to register for your full conference pass.